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May in Gothenburg

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Cool days and good sunshine.

One of the best months here

Daytime high

60°F

Lows around 44°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

8 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

60°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 12 wet days this month.

39%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

A mix of sunshine and cloud.

7.8 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 40°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Partly cloudy skies this month.

42%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

8 mphMay Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 59°F, easing to about 56°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning54°F

Rain20%

Cloud60%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Midday59°F

Rain26%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon59°F

Rain22%

Cloud61%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening56°F

Rain15%

Cloud53%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.7

1.3

Feb

2.3

2.5

Mar

1.9

4.1

Apr

2.1

6.1

May

3.1

7.8

Jun

3.9

8.9

Jul

4.4

7.8

Aug

4.7

7.1

Sep

3.5

4.8

Oct

3.9

3.0

Nov

2.7

1.9

Dec

2.9

1.2

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	36	28	2.7	12	1.3	89
Feb	37	28	2.3	11	2.5	87
Mar	43	30	1.9	9	4.1	80
Apr	52	36	2.1	10	6.1	73
May	60	44	3.1	12	7.8	73
Jun	66	51	3.9	13	8.9	75
Jul	70	55	4.4	14	7.8	78
Aug	69	55	4.7	16	7.1	81
Sep	62	49	3.5	12	4.8	83
Oct	53	42	3.9	14	3.0	87
Nov	44	37	2.7	13	1.9	90
Dec	38	31	2.9	13	1.2	91